Abraham Lincoln
| Author | : Brian Lamb |
| Publisher | : PublicAffairs |
| Total Pages | : 416 |
| Release | : 2008-10-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780786726837 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0786726830 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (830 Downloads) |
Download or read book Abraham Lincoln written by Brian Lamb and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2008-10-22 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this beautifully designed volume, America's top Lincoln historians offer a diverse array of perspectives on the life and legacy of America's sixteenth president. Spanning Lincoln's life -- from his early career as a Springfield lawyer, to his presidential reign during one of America's most troubled historical periods, to his assassination in 1865 -- these essays, developed from original C-SPAN interviews, provide a compelling, composite portrait of Lincoln, one that offers up new stories and fresh insights on a defining leader. Extras include a timeline of Lincoln's life, brief biographies of the 56 contributors, and Lincoln's most famous speeches.
